Great Expectations +Cd

Level of progress: Stage 2 Pre-Intermediate (800 headwords) A2 KET. Content: Pip comes to life as a poor boy, but one day his life mysteriously changes. He is sent to London for upbringing to become a gentleman. Who, however, pays for his education and stay in London? We follow Pip through his life, watching him grow up, fall in love and finally discover the truth about himself. Along the way, we meet a beautiful Estella, Joe Gargera, a gentle Lady Havisham and a mysterious Abel Magwitch. Great Expectations is a classic novel by Charles Dickens, simplified language to A2 level. Structure:The presented story is divided into chapters and preceded by an illustrated presentation of the heroes of the story and a two-page section Before You Read Activities containing exercises introducing the reader into the text of the book in terms of vocabulary and grammar. Glossaries with translations of selected words located at the bottom of each page help to better understand the text. After each chapter there is a two-page After-Reading Activities section summarizing the chapter in terms of the content of the presented history, as well as grammar, vocabulary and known language forms, as well as supporting the development of reading comprehension and effective memorization.In the final part of the book there is a four-page Focus on section presenting interesting information related to civilization and English-speaking culture. The book is closed with the one-page Test yourself section, which checks the general level of understanding and remembering the history read, as well as the language forms learned, as well as the Syllabus section containing a brief description of the didactic intentions implemented in the book. The rich graphic design (including illustrations made by renowned illustrators of world-renown books) is an excellent visual commentary to the presented story and promotes a better understanding of the vocabulary and expressions found in the text.The book is an excellent tool for consolidating language competences and skills, including reading, listening, writing and speaking.